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Grammar : Verb
Spell : strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn-

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Définition of strengthened

Origin :
  • c.1300, from strength + -en (1). Related: Strengthened; strengthening.
  • verb make more forceful, powerful
  • verb encourage, hearten
Example sentences :
  • As our population has expanded, the Union has been cemented and strengthened.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The influences of religion have been multiplied and strengthened.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • "Hamlet" is a drama of pathetic weakness, strengthened by a drama of revenge and jealousy.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The cashier's hand had been strengthened by Crane's contribution of evidence.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • The framework is of bamboo, strengthened and held taut with wire guys.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • This dislike had been strengthened by the chance meeting in the lane.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • His body had been strengthened and his nerves steadied while he slept.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • When we are well on with our meal, when you are strengthened with food and drink, then you may begin.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Time and absence have but strengthened the chain that binds us.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • There were reasons for its increase; it had grown and strengthened gradually.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

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